Clay Wenger named first women's wrestling head coach at Kent State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Clay Wenger was appointed as the first women's wrestling head coach at Kent State, announced on Sept. 29, 2026. He previously served as the head coach at Mount Union, where he significantly grew the program and led athletes to national recognition. Kent State will begin competition in women's wrestling in the fall of 2027. Wenger expressed excitement about returning to his alma mater to build a strong program, stating it is a dream come true for him.
- •Wenger was previously head coach at Mount Union.
- •He grew Mount Union's wrestling roster from zero to 30 athletes.
- •Kent State will start women's wrestling competition in fall 2027.
- •Wenger coached the first All-American for Mount Union.
- •He has deep ties to the Northeast Ohio wrestling community.
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Former Kent State wrestler becomes Flashes' first women's head coach
"Mount Union's women's wrestling head coach is leaving to help launch Kent State's program.
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